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  The Shortest History of the...

  Riley Black

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  Despite their cultural influence, the grand narrative of the dinosaur story is rarely told. Most of us have heard of Stegosaurus and Tyrannosaurus, but these two dinosaurs lived more than eighty million years apart—a greater span of time than the entire post-T. rex history of the planet. Furthermore, we often know even less about the environments these animals lived in. 
   
   
   
  The Shortest History of the Dinosaurs tells the full story, a 230-million-year epic of small beginnings, spectacular golden periods, and eventual global domination—before an unthinkable asteroid event brought everything to a screeching halt. We learn that, for millions of years in the Triassic, dinosaurs were dog-sized—but slowly developing evolutionary traits like feathers and warm-bloodedness. In the Jurassic Period, these traits—and others like laying eggs and growing specialized air sacs—led to an era of rapid growth in dinosaur population and physical size. As Pangea continued to break apart, during the Cretaceous Period, dinosaurs traversed the globe, adapting to air and water—before a six-mile-wide asteroid hit Central America. 
   
   
   
  Using fossil discoveries and fresh understandings of genetics and evolution, author Riley Black reveals the startling relationships dinosaurs shared with each other, the land they lived on, other animal species, and the earth.

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  End of the Bronze Age The: The...

  Charles River Editors

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  When scholars look at the passage of history, certain epochs and transitions to new periods tend to stand out. The transition from the early modern to the Industrial Age in the late 18th century and the collapse of the Roman Empire are two of the more well known, but the transition from the Bronze to the Iron Age during the late 13th and early 12th centuries BCE arguably changed the structure and course of world history more fundamentally than any period before or since. During this period, numerous wealthy and enduring kingdoms of the eastern Mediterranean Sea region collapsed, and new ones rose in their places.  
  At the center of this period of turmoil was a group of people known today as the Sea Peoples, the English translation of the name given to them by the Egyptians. Despite their prominent role in history, however, the Sea Peoples remain as mysterious as they were influential; while the Egyptians documented their presence and the wars against them, it has never been clear exactly where the Sea Peoples originated from, or what compelled them to invade various parts of the region with massive numbers. Whatever the reason, the Sea Peoples posed an existential threat to the people already living in the region. 
  	Naturally, the mystery surrounding the Sea Peoples has led to all kinds of theories aiming to identify them. While plenty of theories are plausible, there are other fanciful theories that have attempted to associate the Sea Peoples with the Atlantic Ocean and even Troy.

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  How to Get Over Your Ex - An...

  Cammy Dawson

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  Embrace this advice to start a new life. 
  When a breakup happens, we tend to think it is a negative thing. However, there are many untapped opportunities that come around when a breakup occurs. There are specific steps the author advises you to take to heal your grieving heart and make the most of those opportunities. Here are some of the things you will find in this book:The reason why you should allow yourself to feel real heartache and why it is actually a good thingReasoning behind the "avoid social media" ruleWhat not to do when you break up with your partnerHow to increase productivity, health, and creativity with the new time you haveBenefits and advantages you will have after a breakupIdeas to pamper yourself when you need a little light at the end of the tunnelHow meditation, finding your "Zen", and other spiritual factors can ease your mind and get you back on track 
  Curious yet? Then don't wait and start listening so you don't have to remain in the dark. Save yourself the misery of common mistakes and learn from what I have learned. I will see you in the first chapter!

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  Latin American History 3-In-1...

  Will Forrest

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  Have you ever wanted to dive deep into the rich and vibrant history of Latin America?  
  Do you have a particular interest in Argentina, Mexico, or Brazil and want to learn more about their fascinating pasts?  
  If so, Look no further! 
  This 3-in-1 bundle offers an in-depth exploration of the history of these three nations. 
  In this bundle, you'll discover the unique stories and struggles of each country, from the early indigenous civilizations to the colonial era, to their fight for independence and beyond. 
  You'll learn about the influential figures that shaped each country, including political leaders, artists, and cultural icons. And you'll gain insight into the cultural, economic, and social forces that have shaped the Latin American region as a whole. 
  This book will transport you to a different time and place, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the rich history of these three nations. 
  Here's what you can expect from this bundle:Argentina: From the indigenous peoples of the Pampas to the rise of Peronism, this book covers the fascinating history of Argentina in detail.Mexico: With its ancient Aztec and Maya civilizations, Mexico has a rich and diverse history. This book covers everything from the Spanish conquest to the Mexican Revolution.Brazil: Known for its vibrant culture and diverse population, Brazil has a fascinating history that spans from the indigenous peoples to the modern-day. This book covers the rise and fall of the Brazilian empire, the fight against slavery, and the ongoing struggle for democracy. 
  Order your copy today and embark on a journey through time to discover the stories of these three incredible nations.

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  Love's Braided Dance - Hope in a...

  Norman Wirzba

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  In this series of meditations, Norman Wirzba recasts hope not as something people have, like a vaccine to prevent pain and trouble, but as something people do. Hope evaporates in conditions of abandonment and abuse. It grows in contexts of nurture and belonging. Hope ignites when people join in what Wendell Berry calls "love's braided dance"—a commitment to care for one another and our world. 
   
   
    
  Through personal narratives and historical examples, Wirzba explores what sustains hope and why it so often seems absent from our vision of the future. The vitality of hope, he maintains, depends on a collective commitment to care for the physical world (its soils and waters, plants and animals, homes and neighborhoods) and to promote the moral, aesthetic, and spiritual ideals that affirm life as good, beautiful, and sacred. 
   
   
    
  Engaging with such contemporary topics as climate change, AI, and social media, and the intensifying refugee crises and drawing on the wisdom of James Baldwin, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Martha Graham, and others, Wirzba offers a powerful argument for hope as a way of life in which people are intimately and practically joined with all the living.

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  Are You Still Watching? - Using...

  Stephanie Kendell, Arthur Stewart

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  Pop culture does more than entertain us. At its best, it is a mirror—maybe sometimes a distorted fun house mirror—reflecting back to us beauty, absurdity, and profound truth of what it means to be human. These musicians, actors, writers, and producers often sit in the prophet's chair and offer us modern parables with deeper meanings waiting for those with ears to hear. When we watch and listen through a spiritual lens, their stories challenge our beliefs, help us understand our faith, and encourage us to find ways to change how we treat others and the world we share. Are You Still Watching?: Using Pop Culture to Tune In, Find God and Get Renewed for Another Season highlights different entertainment vehicles like television shows, movies, music, and podcasts that showcase the best in humanity or demonstrate ways we can grow in our faith.

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